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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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